The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sands

In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.

1979•1h 43m•5.9/10

ActionDrama

Ratings

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5.9/10(22)

In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.

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Production

The Rank Organisation

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Simon MacCorkindale

Simon MacCorkindale

Arthur Davies

Michael York

Michael York

Charles Carruthers

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Clara Dollmann

Alan Badel

Alan Badel

Dollmann

Jürgen Andersen

Von Brüning

Michael Sheard

Michael Sheard

Boehme

Olga Lowe

Frau Dollmann

Hans Meyer

Hans Meyer

Grimm

Wolf Kahler

Wolf Kahler

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Ronald Markham

Withers

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